This page contains a useful reference of local services including police, local government and much more. If you have any other contacts you would like included, please send details to contacts@tann.org.uk

There's an application to build a 35 apartment block on the site and use the old house as a day nursery. The developer has now submitted revised plans with changed vehicular access though some residents still have reservations about these. If you want to comment, please do so before 16th August.

The water butts in our Arundel Avenue Community Garden are running low. Can you refill your bottles with tap water and drop them by the gate or through the railing please. The garden has no on-site tap! P.S. But the rain has started again now so hopefully they'll be surviving.

Local councillor Laura Robertson-Collins alerts us to four current planning applications and is particularly concerned about those relating to 22 Cheltenham Avenue and 4 Arundel Avenue. She plans to lodge objections and invites others with similar concerns about the proliferation of bedsits and extensions in the Avenues to make them known to the council. The reference for Cheltenham Avenue, where the proposal is to turn a house with two flats into four, is 18F/0266

You may be interested to know that the application in relation to 47 Arundel Avenue (erection of a single storey dwelling to the rear of the house) has been rejected, that replacement UPVC windows at 27 Gresford Avenue have been given retrospective planning permission and that the application 17F/2680 to build an apartment block at 13-15 Arundel Avenue is as yet undetermined.

This is to convert a workshop to the rear of 49 Arundel Avenue to a House in Multiple Occupation for 5 people. The City Council Planning Explorer reference is 18F/0411. Though the official date has passed, you can still comment.

A project aimed at largely but not exclusively at older people (50+ though most of us would think of that as middle age!) and those with physical limitations or mental health difficulties. Lots of different classes on offer at venues throughout the city as well as at Lark Lane Community Centre.

Liverpool City Council has appointed Dowhigh Limited to
carry out the Sefton Park Vitality Trail programme of works.
beginning on Monday 23rd October 2017 and lasting for about 12 weeks. The area concerned is from Croxteth Gate and work will consist of installing the infrastructure for a timber fitness trail - hopefully completed by late January 2018. For any further information
please contact Irene Hopkins: Community liaison officer on 07717 805769 or Irene.hopkins@dowhigh.co.uk

The LECCY, the Liverpool Energy Community Company, has launched new cheaper winter energy tariffs to help residents from Liverpool and the surrounding area to save money on their winter fuel bills. This includes a new one-year fixed tariff for credit customers and a low-cost, pay-as-you-go tariff for prepayment customers. For more details see frequently asked questions

It was great to see our community garden looking so good during the recent Sefton Park Open Gardens event but all the hard work is done by a tiny group. Volunteer help would be greatly appreciated. It's open most Sundays from 13.30. Email us at news@tann.org.uk if you're interested.

At our recent TANN meeting, police reported an increase in thefts from vehicles in our area and also a number of opportunistic thefts, usually when windows have been left unlocked or doors are insecure. Motor bikes are highly desirable so keep yours safely.

The Agnes Woodford Project, which is hosted by Liverpool Citizen Advocacy, is a unique partnership between small organisations and individuals working within the Lodge Lane and Avenues area of the city. The Project regularly holds lunchtime socials and hosts Singing for the Brain sessions, which are an Alzheimers Society initiative. Future plans include developing visiting and befriending schemes in the area for isolated members of the community. They hold regular community lunches and they have regular quiz and supper nights, the next one scheduled for Friday 1st June.
The Project is named after Agnes Woodford who died in October 2010 in Sunnyside residential home on the corner of Sydenham Avenue and Ullet Road. She was 91. She had spent a lifetime of service to others in Liverpool and Sefton through befriending, visiting and advocacy. For the last two and a half years of her life, she was an active member of the local community here.
Liverpool Citizen Advocacy recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and are asking us to become supporters and funders of their work. For membership see form or to make a donation, please see donation form
If you would like to know more about the Project, please contact Joe Monaghan on 734 3047 or at joe@liverpoolca.org.uk

We offer a series of pottery classes for beginners as well as more experienced potters. We use a wide variety of techniques both on the wheel and by hand-building.
Instruction in a wide range of ceramic techniques including indexhand building and the potters wheel, in a well equipped studio.
Classes (led by John Parker)
Tuesdays
7pm -9pm
Led by John Parker
Wednesdays
10am – 12pm
1pm – 3pm 7pm – 9pm
Thursdays
7pm -9pm
Led by John Parker
Saturdays
1pm – 3pm
3pm – 5pm
Led by John Parker
Fee: £10 per session (2 hours). You can ‘pay as you go’.
There is a small charge of £1 per 1lb weight for finished items.
Please call the main office for information, or visit our facebook page:
fbook
Because it can get busy it is best to contact John Parker in advance on 07817 976 422 to check capacity.

This group is seeking to become a charity. One of their aims is to safeguard the cemetery chapel and there are some great photos of it on their facebook page. Their next meeting is scheduled for 28th March - venue to be confirmed.

The area around Greenbank Road / Crawford Road - including Greenbank Road itself - has now been agreed as a 20 mph zone and the signage for this should go up soon. Local councillors are now liaising with Liverpool University on the location for the new pedestrian crossing on Greenbank Road.
Councillors have also been lobbying to have North Mossley Hill Road included in the 20 mph zone and consultation letters should have been sent out from Highways to local residents who have until 21st November 2014 to return their responses. There is also an opportunity for residents to reply to the questionnaire online via the following link - www.liverpool.gov.uk/20feedback
For other council news.....

Back from another lovely event at the Palm House and, as ever, grateful to those who fought so hard to have it restored and re-opened. With your help, the Sefton Park Palm House Preservation Trust can help keep the building and plant collection maintained and open for visitors and put on the programme of free and heavily subsidised events we all enjoy.
Become a Friend: your subscription matters.
Become a Volunteer. Assist and greet visitors and tell them about the Palm House at Trust events; give guided tours to both adult and school parties; help collate Friends Packs and large mail-outs; raise awareness of the Palm House.
Put a donation in their red post box.
If you'd like to know more, email kate.martinez@palmhouse.org.uk

A written reply (see end of News article) was issued to John Garrett and Mike Hogan attending the Select Committee on Regeneration meeting on Thursday 19th September. The TANN Conservation Rules committee had raised a question on the apparent lack of progress over the joint working party with TANN over Conservation Rules and Energy Saving measures, including the vexed question of sash windows...

Picton Ward Councillor Tim Beaumont is spearheading a campaign to restore our local cemetery, dating from 1856. Most of the 5 listed buildings, including the beautiful cemetery chapel,and 9 listed funeral monuments, are in need of urgent restoration If you would like to be involved in the campaign contact Tim Beaumont or call him on: 0151-225-2366.The next meeting of the group will take place at 18.00 on Sept. 3rd at Wellington Avenue Methodist Church

Also, a number of people are trying to get the Council to allocate land for self built eco homes, and have recently been sent maps of potential locations. For further information, email Geoff Cunningham at geoff@propertytransactionservices.co.uk

Ullet Road Unitarian Church HallTumble Tots will be coming to Ullet Road Church from April 9th with classes for different ages running throughout the morning. For details see flier

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Parent & Toddler Group

Lark Lane Community CentreThe long established Parent and Toddler group runs at the Old Police Station every Monday and Thursday from 9.30am until 11.30am. It is a great opportunity for parents, carers and toddlers to socialise. Dads are welcome!
Fees: £2.50 per session. You don’t need to book, just drop in. Refreshments available at a small cost.

09:30

Exploring Materials (Art Class)

Unitarian ChurchStarts April 4th, 2016 for 10 weeks. See flyer for details.

Sefton Park Palm House9.30am - 10.30am
Harmony of the nervous, circulatory, muscular, endocrine systems LUNGS & HEART experience the balance.
Everyone is welcome. There is no need to book, just turn up with your mat and we look forward to seeing you!
More information at hridayayoga.co.uk/palm-house-yoga-sefton-park
£6 per class or £20.00 for a block booking of 4 classes

10:00

Painting Classes

Lark Lane Community CentreEverybody is welcome to this laid back and unique painting session led by professional artist Emma Dwyer. Each session will focus on a different technique and visual theme. Relaxed enough for the absolute beginner, laced with nuggets of expert theory that will ensure everybody learns something new. Artist quality acrylic paint, mixing palettes, brushes and cartridge paper all provided, so all you need to bring is yourself. You are more than welcome to bring your own materials, e.g. brushes, paints and paper if you wish.
Every Tuesday 10.00-12.30
£10 per session.
Price includes all the materials, tea, coffee and biscuits you require.
Please contact Emma on 07873 174 265 for further information and booking.
You can also find more information on our website at:www.liverpoolartclasses.co.uk
Twitter: @livartclasses
Facebook: www.facebook.com/liverpoolartclasses

10:30

New Yoga Class at Ullet Road

Ullet Road Unitarian Church Hall (York Avenue)A new class running from 10.30 to 11.30 from April 4th 2017. For details contact Jacqueline on jacarteryoga@outlook.com / 07905299408

12:45

Senior Citizens Lunch Club

Lark Lane Community CentreSMLLCA runs a Senior Citizens Lunch Club twice a week, serving three course meals, prepared on the premises, for a cost of only £2.
Lunch is served at 12.45 pm on Tuesdays and 1:00 pm on Fridays.
We also provide transport to and from the centre for many of our members, but at the moment the bus is full and there is a waiting list for this service.
Bingo
On Tuesdays we have a bingo session straight after lunch which is well attended and starts at 2pm.
We also have occasional outings and visits from entertainers.
Please give Rupert a ring on 0151 728 7884 if you are interested in joining this activity and he will give you more details.

Sefton Park PalmhouseCome and explore the expression of beautiful bodies with the exuberant backdrop of the Palm House. Saturated with natural light Sefton Park Palm House provides an exciting environment, giving your drawings a new aesthetic to get your creativity flowing. With splashes of vibrant colour from our bounteous botanical collection, you will be led to explore proportions, accuracy, classical poses, seated, standing and a lying down pose. All supplies are very high quality and are lovingly sponsored by CASSART.
Tickets £12.00. To book see website

19:00

Argentine Tango in Liverpool

Ullet Road Unitarian Church Hall, York AvenueA variety of classes from beginner to more experienced and some social dancing. for more details contact 07814102619 or email tangoaires.liverpool@gmail.com.

Lark Lane Community CentreGirls of all ages are invited to join the “Larkettes” majorette troupes.
From Easter to the end of September we are out nearly every weekend attending competitions throughout the North West and North Wales.
To get involved, or to find out more about us please call down to the Centre on a Wednesday evening, between 5 and 7pm.
When?
At Lark Lane Community Centre every Wednesday & Friday at 5.45pm

Lark Lane Community CentreThe long established Parent and Toddler group runs at the Old Police Station every Monday and Thursday from 9.30am until 11.30am. It is a great opportunity for parents, carers and toddlers to socialise. Dads are welcome!
Fees: £2.50 per session. You don’t need to book, just drop in. Refreshments available at a small cost.

09:30

Yoga at the Palm House

Sefton Park Palm HouseHarmony of the nervous, circulatory, muscular, endocrine systems LUNGS & HEART experience the balance.
Everyone is welcome. There is no need to book, just turn up with your mat and we look forward to seeing you!
More information at hridayayoga.co.uk/palm-house-yoga-sefton-park
£6 per class or £20.00 for a block booking of 4 classes

Ullet Road Unitarian Church Hall, York AvenueDuring term time only, each weekly session £8 from 9.45 - 14.45. Painting and drawing for beginners and more advanced artists. Classes run by Paula Tasker-Lynch. See flier

10:00

Unity Yoga for a Peaceful Mind

Ullet Road Unitarian ChurchYoga for a Peaceful Mind has moved to 10am on Thursday mornings in the Unitarian Church Hall (entrance in York Avenue). All welcome at this class which is easy, accessible, therapeutic and costs £4.50. More details from John zingerpics@yahoo.co.uk or 07722150290 or just come along to a class.

10:00

Pilates

Penny Lane Development TrustSuitable for all levels. For further details see flier

Ullet Road Unitarian Church Hall (York Avenue)From June 2nd and meeting monthly on the first Thursday of the month. To join, contact Anne on ulletreads@gmail.com

19:30

Writers’ Workshop

Lark Lane Community CentreDo you write poetry, short stories, novels, novellas, plays, monologues, children’s fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, detective fiction, historical fiction, short articles, etc?
The Lark Lane Writers Group meets in the Community Centre every Thursday at 7.30pm (same entrance as the shop at the front of the building). All are welcome to come down to share your words with us: poems, stories or novels. New members very welcome!
Gentle, constructive advice given, plus details of competitions, readings, etc. in a friendly atmosphere.
£1 per session.
If you want more information please phone John on 0151 727 6751 or Joy on 0151 427 4034.
LarkLaneScribblersAnthologyCopies of our ‘Lark lane Scribblers’ Anthology’ for sale at £3.50 per copy are now available at local outlets or by contacting the Centre. The anthology contains poetry and prose from 13 local writers.

19:30

Emotional Freedom Technique Group Sessions

Unitarian Church upstairs (Sunday School Room)Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from Thursday 14th July. See flyerfor details

Lark Lane Community CentreSMLLCA runs a Senior Citizens Lunch Club twice a week, serving three course meals, prepared on the premises, for a cost of only £2.
Lunch is served at 12.45 pm on Tuesdays and 1:00 pm on Fridays.
We also provide transport to and from the centre for many of our members, but at the moment the bus is full and there is a waiting list for this service.
Bingo
On Tuesdays we have a bingo session straight after lunch which is well attended and starts at 2pm.
We also have occasional outings and visits from entertainers.
Please give Rupert a ring on 0151 728 7884 if you are interested in joining this activity and he will give you more details.

17:45

Larkettes

Lark Lane Community CentreMajorettes
Girls of all ages are invited to join the “Larkettes” majorette troupes.
From Easter to the end of September we are out nearly every weekend attending competitions throughout the North West and North Wales.
To get involved, or to find out more about us please call down to the Centre on a Wednesday evening, between 5 and 7pm.
When?
At Lark Lane Community Centre every Wednesday & Friday at 5.45pm